Stamping & Stenciling

Stone veneer is certainly one of the hottest looks in new houses, especially around the East coast where I live. But what if you missed the boat on your house but would still love the look without...

Stencils make it easy to paint images on many different surfaces, from walls to tee shirts and from toys to cars. Plastic reusable stencils are common for creating borders around windows or along...

A chair rail is a demarcation line used to mark a room in half. A chair rail is often marked with a wood strip that goes around the room. One way to add interest to the room is with a stencil at...

You can customize items by spray painting stencils on them. For example, you can paint stencils for walls, for the nursery, or even your car. You can either make your own stencils or purchase...

We've seen in Vegas Hotels, in quaint little shops and high end homes...that look of broken plaster so common with Italian decorating. Now you can see just how easy it is to achieve in your own home!

Shadow stenciling (also known as Trompe L' oeil) is the art of creating a shadow that makes the stenciled design seem to be standing out from the surface. It's easy and the look is beautiful. For...

How to make a custom Inlay rug using pieces of carpet remnants. Using any color, or textures. Created out of favorite pictures or even hand drawn pictures.

If you think your Adirondack chairs or other outdoor wood furniture look plain, you can dress them up with stencils. Easy and inexpensive, stenciling is quick and fun.

Stencil a wall for a creative accent to the room. The benefits of stenciling is that only paint is used, not wallpaper border and glue. When it's time to remove the design, simply paint over the...

Tuscan style stencils are used to enhance and compliment Tuscan style decorating. Tuscan motifs can be used as borders, such as grape vines, or a focal point with mural stencils. Stenciled motifs...

A tray can be so useful. You can use them to serve drinks or appetizers at a fun outdoor party. It can serve as a decorative centerpiece to a kitchen table. You can hang them on the wall for a...

Free printable letter stencils can be a great online idea for adding creativity to stenciling patterns for any decor. These letter patterns are free to copy for bubble lettering, printable abc...

This is a simple method of creating a stencil from any pattern you can draw, trace, or find in a book.

Professional wall murals can be quite expensive and time consuming, but you can easily do it yourself with the help of a small projector, some paint and a great design idea! So take your favorite...

Painting a stencil design can liven up any room in your home. Add your own personal creative touch. Save money and make your own stencil. For big painting jobs using stenciling you can use any...

Before you cart off that worn out old furniture to the thrift store, consider giving it new life with a fresh coat of paint and your own custom-design! Stenciling is a fun and popular way to...

We all know how to stencil with paint, but there is a different method available that can add instant texture and become a definite conversation piece; it is stenciling with spackle. Spackle is...

Personalized stationary is great for sending letters for all kinds of things, including thank you letters. The decoration should say something about who the sender is as well as identify...

Want to have a phrase on your wall, but don't want to spend money on high priced decals? I've got a solution for you.

Stenciling is a very old technique and comes in many design forms. Stencils come in precut designs, some very simple and others more complex. The same technique is used for all types of...

Stenciling can be done in freshly poured concrete or in existing concrete that has been covered by an overlay. Stenciling is a decorative design applied to concrete. Stencil patterns come in many...

With the holidays around the corner guests will be arriving soon to celebrate. Before you go out and buy new linens, think about giving your old ones a facelift!